Freelance Writers and Editors

This position serves as the University's primary internal communications Subject Matter Expert (SME), leads internal communications planning and implementation, serves as editor of Stetson Today, the university's online news site, and is responsible for other communication channels, such as daily announcements to the DeLand campus community.

Provide oversight and day-to-day direct management of Stetson Today, editing and posting content, and preparing the weekly "Your Top Stories from Stetson Today" digital newsletter

Attend campus events and interview students, faculty, staff, etc., Assign stories for Stetson Today to freelance writers and contractors, submit their invoices to purchasing, and track expenses, working in collaboration with the Assistant Vice President of Marketing Communications

Take lead role in writing and editing internal communications in the form of emails, announcements, digital signs, memos, web updates and other documents

Assist the Stetson Office of Public Safety in DeLand with communications, including emails and Hatter Alert emergency notifications to the campus community, as needed

In times of crisis, assist the Assistant Vice President of Marketing Communications with communications to internal/external university communities

Work with the Editor of Stetson University Magazine to repurpose stories or write stories as assigned

Write and direct content for college search sites (US News, Princeton Review, Appily, etc.) and monitor weekly for updates, content, and viewership

Supervise part-time student workers who write stories for Stetson Today, take photographs, or perform other duties, as assigned

Perform other site and position specific functions as assigned

Proven editing and writing skills

Ability to build relationships in academic and administrative environments

demonstrated respect for a diversity of opinions and styles, and accepts accountability and responsibility

Expertise in Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or related field

At least 3-5 years of experience in journalism or communications

Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills, as well as a proven track record of writing error-free copy on deadline

Experience working with CMS, SEO and a digital environment, such as WordPress

Additional software skills (e.g., Photoshop, WordPress, HTML) a plus, background and experience in CMS, SEO and the digital environment

manual dexterity in the use of fingers or limbs in the operation of office equipment;